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Metzman Family History

Metzman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kietzman, Hetman, Mittman, Mellman, Mesman, Messman, Mehlman, Mersman

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Where is the Metzman family from?

You can see how Metzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metzman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Metzman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Metzman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Metzman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metzman. 100% of Metzman men worked as a Manager. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Metzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metzman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Metzman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Metzman. For the veterans among your Metzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metzman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Metzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Metzman in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2001.

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